Top 6 Reasons To NEVER Dropship Low Ticket Items.

In this post, I want to cover why drop shipping low ticket items is not the best way to move forward. They are called ‘low ticket’ because they do not have a high wholesale price point.

However here is the problem, it is very easy for wholesalers to create margins with these products that suit themselves, but it is hard for retailers to make these margins work and make a decent profit.

Drop shipping low ticket items can be tempting. You don't have to buy the product upfront, you just have to pay for it when someone buys it. But there are several reasons why this tactic is not a very good idea.

It literally takes just as much energy to sell a $4 product as it does to sell a $400 product. When your business is new and you haven't generated much traffic, your conversion rates will be low, which means that the number of products you need to sell in order to make enough profit won't really make...

6 Secret FREE Places To Advertise Australian Dropship Products 2023

In this post, we have compiled a list of my top 6 secret places to sell dropship products. Learn what is best for you from a variety of platforms and marketplace channels. These are powerful tools for driving traffic to your drop shipping stores and the best part is they are free.

These different platforms I have tested over the years and still use to this day, They have made my drop shipping stores hundreds of thousands of dollars. So with no further ado let me share with you my top 5 secret places to sell dropship products in Australia.

1. Gumtree Australia

Gumtree is a free advertising site letting people buy, sell and even advertise services. I use Gumtree a lot as it has a huge user base targeting those who are serious about buying and selling their products.

Gumtree Australia has very strong buyer's intent, so that is why it makes it one of my favourite places to sell dropship...

How To Write a Business Plan for Ecommerce

In this post I want to cover what is required to write a successful business plan for a new ecommerce business. One of the biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to starting an ecommerce business is the lack of knowledge and upfront planning.

Many times it can be hard to know where to begin when creating a business plan. Below are some helpful starting points that could help you plan your successful ecommerce venture. Furthermore, I outline a very simple format that should help you easily complete your business plan.

The company profile

This section is for writing an in-depth description of your company’s history, mission, vision, products or services , unique characteristics, competitive advantage or competitive weakness, financial condition and management team. It also includes the company’s strengths and weaknesses. This section can be lengthy ranging from one to five pages.

Business plan outline

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In this post, I'm going to be covering 11 of the most profitable Australian drop shipping niches for 2023. These are niches based on current trends will be in high demand and well worth further research if any appeal to you.

Selecting a great niche is crucial and the list below has been created specifically to help people with that. In each section you'll be able to find a brief outline of what the niche is, some quick stats and a description of why they're a great drop shipping niche.

[QUICK NOTE] If you would like to learn more about drop shipping in Australia check out our FREE Australian dropship training where we share with you step by step how to get started today!!

These are in no particular order so with no further delay here are 11 hot Australian drop shipping niches for 2023.

1. Pet Supplies

If you're looking for a niche that is both fun and lucrative, consider getting into the pet supplies market. This is one of the most popular...

In this post, I will list the top 10 Shopify apps that I think are necessary for any e-commerce store moving forward into 2023.

Shopify apps add to the store's convenience, saleability, and overall functionality. They can be expensive, especially when you need to pay for multiple apps at once. So before you drop your hard earned cash on these apps make sure you are getting your money's worth out of them!

With that in mind these are the 10 must have Shopify apps. I'll talk about what they do and why they are important in 2023.

1 - Oberlo for Shopify

One of the most popular apps on Shopify is Oberlo, an app that simplifies your product sourcing. It also helps you find products to import from sites like Aliexpress and Alibaba. Oberlo also makes it easy to ship products to your buyers. You can even print shipping labels directly from Oberlo.

2 - WebMerge

When you need to send out bulk emails to customers or suppliers getting an email merge app is necessary....

In this post, I want to cover the power of massive action when starting an ecommerce business. You need to There are many ways to know what products are trending for ecommerce stores.

Below I'll explain the 11 best ways to find out what products a currently trending for ecommerce stores and give an overview of each method.

1) Google Trends:

Using the “interest” section in Google Trends, you can see which keywords people are searching more than others at a certain time. This will help you know which products have been working well so far with consumers and if they need to make any changes. You can see the average trend over time. You can also compare Google Trends for multiple terms or search a product you are looking to find out if it is trending or not.

2) Google Insights For Search:

Using the insights tool, you can see what people have been searching in the past. This will help to determine how well a certain product has done in the past and if it...

TOP 10 BUSINESS MOTIVATION BOOKS OF ALL TIME

Struggling for motivation? In this blog post, I want to cover the our top 10 business motivation books of all time and give you an overview of each one. If your current motivation levels need a little extra oomph, then these ten books could be just what you need to get yourself back on track.

I have read most of these books more than once. All of them are actionable, insightful and applicable to day to day business tasks. They have helped me in one way or another take control of my life and put businesses on the right path for more than 20 years now.

So with no further ado, here are my top 10 business motivation books of all time.

1. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Some would argue that this book is the greatest self-help book of all time. It has sold over 100 million copies since its original publication in 1937. It contains 13 principles that you can use to help you achieve successive steps toward your...

Top 10 Motivational Business Movies You Must See!

We all need a little inspiration from time to time. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and those of you looking to build your confidence know that there are days when it’s hard to stay focused on the task at hand.

I personally find movies to be a great source of inspiration. Whether it’s the story itself, the characters, or just the overall message, movies can teach us so much about life. With that being said, I’ve compiled a list of 10 movies that could definitely help you level up your game.

10. The Pursuit Of Happiness

This is one of the most inspiring movies that I’ve seen recently. The Pursuit Of Happiness tells the story of Chris Gardner (played by Will Smith) who, after experiencing several tragic events in his life, was left homeless and living out of his car with just $1.25 in his pocket.

Despite all odds, Chris went on to become a successful stockbroker and millionaire. It was not...

Why You Need a VPN When Running a Drop Shipping Store

In this post, I want to share with you the importance of having a VPN when running an online business. There are five main benefits of having a VPN when running a dropship business. In addition to the benefits of a VPN.

I use a VPN on my device as part of my daily routine. Here are the five benefits of using a VPN when running a drop shipping store. I also briefly touch on why I personally use it and how it has helped me in the past.

Five Benefits of Using a VPN for your drop shipping business:

1. Access blocked websites:

A VPN allows you to gain access to websites that would usually be blocked on your regional server. I used a VPN to gain access to Pinterest and Instagram on my Shopify dropship store when I first started my business.

I currently use Nord VPN as they have servers located in more than 37 different countries and offer military grade encryption. They also offer a 30 day money back...

How to start dropshipping in Australia for FREE?

In this post I am going to share with you some tools / platforms that you can start dropshipping without any initial investment. These platforms can be used to start your online store without any upfront cost.

1. Shopify 14 Day Trial 100% FREE

If you are just starting out with your business, don't worry about design just yet, because shopify has a portal where you can find great professional designs that are customisable to fit your needs . You can also check if the particular e-commerce theme is mobile friendly!

Shopify is our go to ecommerce platform. We have tried what can be considered the best of the best in the e-commerce platform world, wordpress, 3dcart, Magento etc… But Shopify is so far ahead of all these platforms on every level.

Get started with Shopify's 14 day free trial here, you can get started without any initial investment.

2. Groove Funnels 100% FREE

Groove funnels is an all in one...